Current Affairs Collection

Politics in an Oyster House, 1848 (oil on fabric)
WLT211553 Politics in an Oyster House, 1848 (oil on fabric) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); 40.6x33 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; American, out of copyright

Cliff Mitchelmore and his wife Jean Metcalfe at their home in Reigate, Surrey. In a career spanning some 60 years, Cliff Michelmore anchored coverage of events including the Apollo moon landings

The Observer, 1915 (pencil, ink & w/c)
AAH285850 The Observer, 1915 (pencil, ink & w/c) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 30.5x27.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Newlyweds, Kay Alexander & Brian Conway, Presenters, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands, Pictured on their Wedding Day, 1st October 1988

"Thats Life"television star Esther Rantzen pictured asking passers-by to
" Thats Life" television star Esther Rantzen pictured asking passers-by to taste " Bat Soup". She was arrested later that day for wilful obstruction. 16th October 1980

BBCs "Thats Life"television presenter Esther Rantzen
BBCs " Thats Life" television presenter Esther Rantzen, is granted unconditional bail at Horseferry Road Magistrates Court

Richard Uridge, Newsreader, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands, Pebble Mill, 2nd August 1990

Kay Alexander, Presenter, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands, 11th June 1974

Tom Coyne, ays goodbye to ATV, Presenter, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands, 8th August 1980

Entertainment: Television: Newsreader Jan Leeming poses. July 1981

A rainbow flag flies over the Brooklyn Borough Hall in the Brooklyn borough of New York, U.S. June 4, 2019. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri

The Village Politicians, 1877 (oil on panel)
TW426518 The Village Politicians, 1877 (oil on panel) by Heyn, August (1837-1920); 33.3x46 cm; Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; German

Boy reading a newspaper (b / w photo)
3096188 Boy reading a newspaper (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy reading a newspaper. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Current Events, no. 385: Essential Precaution, Paris, 1857 (litho)
1067818 Current Events, no. 385: Essential Precaution, Paris, 1857 (litho) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 21.3x26 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: (Actualites, no)

Steve Lee, Presenter, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands. 16th June 1993

Julie Etchingham & Kay Alexander, Presenters, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands, celebrate the programme reaching its 30th anniversary of being on the air

Kay Alexander, Presenter, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands, Pebble Mill, 30th November 1989

David Davies & Sue Beardsmore, Presenters, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands. 16th June 1993

Sue Beardsmore & David Davies, Presenters, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands. 16th June 1993

David Davies, Presenter, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands. 16th June 1993

Kay Alexander, Presenters, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands, discusses the art of News reading with Marion Brennan, Post and Mail Journalist

Open Day at BBC Pebble Mill Studios. Kay Alexander, Presenter, Midlands Today, BBC regional television news service for the West Midlands, reads the news with Claire Pritchard aged 13 years old

Political journalist David Frost in New York for his appearance on the American version of satirical television show, That was the week that was 16th March 1965

Entertainment: Television: Newsreader Jan Leeming poses. July 1981

Political journalist David Frost on set in New York during his appearance on the American version of satirical television show, That was the week that was 16th March 1965

Political journalist David Frost on his way to New York for his appearance on the American version of satirical television show, That was the week that was 16th March 1965

Political journalist David Frost in New York for his appearance on the American version of satirical television show, That was the week that was 16th March 1965

The Publisher Aubert (You must admit the government has a comic appearance), 1831

Republican propaganda in support of the foundation of the Third Republic, c. 1881
XIR162980 Republican propaganda in support of the foundation of the Third Republic, c.1881 (coloured engraving) (see also 162979 and 177256) by French School

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"Capturing the Essence of Current Affairs: A Glimpse into History and Media" In 1848, amidst the clatter of oyster shells and political debates, an intriguing painting titled "Politics in an Oyster House" emerged. This oil on fabric masterpiece depicted a unique blend of gastronomy and governance, showcasing how even mundane settings can become arenas for political discourse. Fast forward to Reigate, Surrey, where Cliff Mitchelmore and his wife Jean Metcalfe resided. Their home served as a sanctuary for reflection on pressing matters that shaped society. As they delved into current affairs, their conversations echoed with insights that would ripple through time. Meanwhile, newlyweds Kay Alexander and Brian Conway embarked on their journey as presenters for Midlands Today. With each news segment they delivered, they became conduits of information to communities across the region—connecting people through shared knowledge. Esther Rantzen—a household name from BBC's "That's Life"—was not confined to television screens alone. Pictured engaging passers-by in thought-provoking discussions about life's intricacies, she embodied the essence beyond her role as a presenter. Jan Leeming graced our television screens in July 1981 as a newsreader—an embodiment of trustworthiness during turbulent times. Her poised presence brought clarity amidst chaos while posing for photographs that captured her dedication to delivering unbiased information. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Brooklyn borough stood Borough Hall adorned with a rainbow flag—an emblematic symbol representing inclusivity and progressiveness within contemporary politics. It fluttered proudly against New York City's skyline—a testament to evolving social dynamics shaping current affairs worldwide. "The Village Politicians, " painted in 1877 on panel by an unknown artist showcased how local gatherings were once hotbeds for political discussions—their significance evident even today when citizens come together to shape their communities' future.